ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Minutes: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Netherlee Primary School
Present: Ailsa Crum; Sara Lang; Val Graham; Liz Grant; Sandra Mitchell; Cress Maher; Brenda Williams; Lisa Bullen; Vivienne Wilson; Kirsty McNeil; Susan Whittington; John Stoner; Seona McKenzie; Joan Murphy; Christine Lannon; Cllr Ralph Robertson; Cllr Gordon McAskill Helen Vettraino
Apologies: Margaret MacDiarmid; Sue McMillan; Tim Adams; Steve Galloway; Karen Hussain & Aida Santory, Cllr Mary Montague
1. Welcome and introduction
Ailsa Crum, current chair, welcomed those members of the parent forum who had attended in addition to existing PC members. There was discussion about:
- the nature and purpose of the PC
- work the PC had been involved in during 2007-08 and work planned for 2008-09.
In particular, it was emphasised that the PC website (which can be accessed via the school website) was a source of information for parents and carers. It includes an email address which can be used to contact the PC and pass on views or ideas.
2. Nomination of new members
All those present were encouraged to stay for the PC business meeting and to consider joining the PC, and/or to become involved with one of its sub-groups. Parents were reminded that they can self-nominate without the need for election or completing forms. All interested parents and carers are welcome to become involved.
3. Election of office bearers
The following office bearers were elected for 2008-09:
Chair - Ailsa Crum
Vice-Chair - Karen Hussain
Treasurer and Webmaster - Sue McMillan
Val Graham, who was thanked for her work with the PC over the last year, was standing down from her role as Minutes Secretary but would remain in membership of the PC. Prior to the meeting, Steve Galloway had indicated that he would stand down as Vice-Chair but would remain a member of the PC.
There were no nominations for a Secretary and it was agreed that an advert would be placed in the next school newsletter.
The next meeting of NPC will be held at 7.00 pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2008